Staten Island Ferry service is experiencing 'significant changes' due to what officials say is the result of many workers calling out sick.
STATEN ISLAND, New York --
They said that this, combined with a national marine worker shortage, has resulted in "significant changes" to the Staten Island Ferry service, and the same is expected to happen Friday. According to the NYC DOT, a full crew needed to operate a boat includes one captain, one assistant captain, and three mates.
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